Accommodation for full-time students

nominated rooms in partner halls of residence

While Birkbeck does not own halls of residence, a number of rooms are reserved every year for Birkbeck students in partner halls of residence. Applications for nominated rooms in partner halls for the 2018-19 academic year will open at the end of April 2018.

Eligibility criteria

You must have a conditional or unconditional offer to study at Birkbeck on a full-time course to apply.

Only students starting a course in 2018-19, for the full academic year, can apply for a nominated room.

Priority will be given to international students studying in the UK for the first time.

Applications from students from outside of the M25 will also be considered.

Applications from students not meeting the priority criteria will be put on a waiting list. Students on the waiting list will only be contacted if a room meeting their requirements becomes available.

Demand for nominated rooms usually exceeds supply; therefore, we cannot guarantee that every applicant will be offered a room. We advise you to look into alternative accommodation options.

When to apply: Applications will open at the end of April 2018. International fee-paying students with an unconditional offer who apply by 31 May 2018 are guaranteed an offer of accommodation. The application deadline is 23 August 2018. Rounds of nominations will take place in July and August. Students who applied before 23 August may be contacted up to 31 August 2018 should a room become available. No offer of accommodation will be made by the Birkbeck Accommodation office after this date.

Stays in nominated rooms are normally limited to one year.

University of London - Intercollegiate Halls Waiting List

The University of London Accommodation Services operates a waiting list at the beginning of September each year. Intercollegiate Halls rooms that were not allocated by other colleges and institutes to their students are offered to all University of London students.

UNITE

A leading provider in student accommodation, Unite, has over 20 halls in London.

As a Birkbeck student, you are eligible for accommodation at discounted rates in Unite's North Lodge, Station Court and Emily Bowes Halls. You can stay in Unite halls of residence as long as you are a full-time student.

How to apply: complete the application form (the deadline for completing your application is 10 August 2017).

Private halls of residence

You must apply directly to the halls for a space. Applications are usually dealt with on a first-come first-served basis.

Application is open to all full-time students (new and current students). You can stay in private or charity-run halls of residence as long as you are a full-time student.

University of London Student Homes

It is possible for full-time students to apply for rooms that are advertised for direct let to all University of London students in the University of London Student Homes.

You must have an unconditional offer or be a current student to apply.

Through this scheme, the University of London offers and manages rooms in shared accommodation, in flats or houses. You would become a tenant of the University of London. You will be required to have a guarantor. Birkbeck cannot act as a guarantor for this scheme.

New rooms will be added regularly during the year.

University of London's flats

Students in their second year and above can apply to stay in University of London-owned flats. Located in Finchley (Clandon House) and Bloomsbury (Gower Street flats), and with weekly rates starting at £82 per week (Clandon House) they offer a great alternative to halls of residence.

Please note that you must be able to visit the accommodation in person before you apply. Viewing for Clandon House starts at the beginning of June; August for Gower Street flats.

University of London's Housing Services (ULHS) - Help with private accommodation

Birkbeck students have full access to the University of London’s Housing Services, which is based in Student Central, next door to our main building on Malet Street. The University of London has a dedicated Private Housing Service, which offers a range of services to assist and support students who are looking for and living in private accommodation. The service helps you to find accommodation from their database, which includes properties from private landlords as well as letting agents and private halls of residence.

ULHS also provides advice and assistance with the process of finding somewhere to rent as well as during the time you are renting. The experienced Housing Advice Team offer a contract checking service before you sign up to anything and also legal advice for those who are experiencing problems with private accommodation such as deposit disputes. The ULHS also provides information on the right to rent check implemented on 1 February 2016. See the ULHS Get Advice website for more information.